3 experts have described difficult decisions they had to take in one project.
Now think about what was important for them in taking the decision the took. Would they act differently in a different context? Why?
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Time, commitment and efforts by the project program managers. They won’t act in different context because dealing with decisions is very difficult.
Time, effort, and commitments that were put in by the manager and other stakeholders including the workers were what was considered. Also the relevance or value of the project as against the latest innovation. Language difference was also another important factor considered.
I don’t think they will act differently because that might be an abandonment of their skills or principles.
Situations that can bring a project manager to the point where he/she will have to make certain difficult decisions are inevitable in this career even though such situations are never wished for. However, it is better to maintain integrity than taking a risk that is capable of jeopardizing the very existence of the company.
The three different experiences and scenarios did require such difficult decisions as it was indeed best for their company and career’s reputation
In PM any options such as considering priority of projects,flexibility,involvement of relevant parties to proper solutions,communication barrier, reorientation of goals to be achieved and a compromise to get needs met were the important approaches taken by the Project managers. In different situations there are many other approaches they would have taken considering the peculiarities of the challenge.
Punctuality, accountability, and transparency are some of the values and principles upheld by my organization. And I think these and also diligence are applicable in project management and as a project manager.
As a project manager, it is essential to employ effective knowledge management processes, ensuring that skills, tools, and techniques are not lost in the realm of knowledge. The decision to terminate a project early is carefully evaluated, taking into account various factors such as project objectives, schedule baseline, scope baseline, and more.
The three scenarios were very different from one another, and their reactions furthermore were suitable. Even when all plans have been implemented, ending a project early can be a difficult choice, but with the experience and understanding of what is needed, it only takes being more practical than optimistic to do so.
As a project manager we were told that we are fore-sighted ,(i.e having eagle eye) so before you will terminate a project that means there is no possible way out for you.and remember feedback is important,so when you get a bad feedback concerning your project, it discourages and can ruin your reputation as a “good project manager.
The Project managers dealt with the difficult decisions preferring solutions in accordance to the peculiarity of the issues.
Many options such as considering priority of projects,flexibility,involvement of relevant parties to proper solutions,communication barrier, reorientation of goals to be achieved and a compromise to get needs met were the important approaches taken by the Project managers. In different situations there are many other approaches they would have taken considering the peculiarities of the challenge.
No,the three MP will find it easier if they work together and deal with the difficulty in decision making they all come across,such as how the project shouldn’t be terminate, the requirements need for the project and also to have good communications with the stakeholders so that all of them will reach to solutions and achieve their target goals
The actions taken by the PM experts to manage difficult situation were in line with the values of project management. Good communication being the bedrock of many potentially difficult situations. The communication of their concerns to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner allowed each one of them to manage the situation better. In addition, the application of other PM values such as transparency, integrity and cultural awareness also helped to ease tensions and douse potentially volatile meetings.
PM are problem solver, communicating to various stakeholder in the team will help a lot in identifying the issues on time and collection of feedback will help resolving it so quick.
the three contexts were totally different, and moreso their response was appropriate for the context Terminating a project at early stage could be a tough decision to make especially when all plans has been put in place but with the experience and knowledge of what is required, it takes being more realistic than being optimistic to do so.
A project manager is also a problem solver so there are some situation which you have to take harsh or difficult decision in other to get a desirable results, that’s why project manager should not be to rigid in he’s/her professional carrier as things change a times
Project manager should be flexible so he can adapt to any kind situation